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1864

1864

20146.21 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history.

Created by Tom Buk-Swienty
Written by Tom Buk-Swienty, Ole Bornedal
NetworksDR1

Top Cast

Jakob Oftebro

Jakob Oftebro

Laust Jensen

Pilou Asbæk

Pilou Asbæk

Didrich

Marie Tourell Søderberg

Marie Tourell Søderberg

Inge Juel

Jens Sætter-Lassen

Jens Sætter-Lassen

Peter Jensen

Eva Podzimková

Eva Podzimková

Sofia

Søren Malling

Søren Malling

Johan

Nicolas Bro

Nicolas Bro

Ditlev Gothard Monrad

Søren Pilmark

Søren Pilmark

Oberst E. A. Lundbye

Lars Mikkelsen

Lars Mikkelsen

Thøger Jensen

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina

Sarah-Sofie Boussnina

Claudia Henriksen

Themes & Keywords

denmarkaustriaprussianordic noir19th century

About 1864

1864 is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of denmark, austria, prussia, nordic noir, 19th century. Created by Tom Buk-Swienty, it stars Jakob Oftebro, Pilou Asbæk, Marie Tourell Søderberg. When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history.

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